Book review: writing with great heart about discovering African Zen: Antony Osler - from 'Mzansi Zen'. Jacana MediaBuddhism has been adopted by many diverse cultures. In the process it has often changed its form quite radically. Comparing Pure Land practises of China with Japanese Zen and Tibetan Vajrayana, these can appear like entirely different religions. Perhaps Zen … [Read more...] about Book review: writing with great heart about discovering African Zen | The Conversation
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Trend Report: Hlaudi is about the fall, so smile, just like the Arch
Trend Report: Hlaudi is about the fall, so smile, just like the Arch: We are getting to that time of the year where things are beginning to lag. We’re 11 weeks away from Christmas, can you believe that?! With that exciting newsflash, this week on social media has been a mixed bag. While it’s been tough for Hlaudi, #PrimarySchoolMemories lightened the mood. So why not have a … [Read more...] about Trend Report: Hlaudi is about the fall, so smile, just like the Arch
Why South Africa is failing mental health patients and what can be done about it | The Conversation
Why South Africa is failing mental health patients and what can be done about it: ShutterstockHealth authorities in South Africa’s wealthiest province, Gauteng, have launched an investigation into the deaths of 37 people with chronic mental illness who died over a four-month period. The patients were part of a group of 1300 relocated from a mental … [Read more...] about Why South Africa is failing mental health patients and what can be done about it | The Conversation
There is good as well as bad news about the state of governance in Africa | The Conversation
There is good as well as bad news about the state of governance in Africa: Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is seen as having promoted economic growth at the expense of human rights. Ruben Sprich/ReutersDeclining safety and deterioration in the rule of law are holding back progress in governance in Africa. This is according to the latest Ibrahim Index of African Governance. … [Read more...] about There is good as well as bad news about the state of governance in Africa | The Conversation
SAHRC to push Cogta to teach traditional leaders about Bill of Rights
SAHRC to push Cogta to teach traditional leaders about Bill of Rights: This comes after the SAHRC released findings over King Goodwill Zwelithini's comments on foreign nationals. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Nervous week ahead for some at UCT: Yesterday hundreds of students held a silent protest at the entrance to the Jameson Memorial Hall. … [Read more...] about SAHRC to push Cogta to teach traditional leaders about Bill of Rights
